SoVote

Decentralized Democracy

House Hansard - 268

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 14, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 268 - Dec/14/23
Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau (Minister of National Revenue, Lib.)
  • Dec/14/23 2:41:31 p.m.
  • Watch
Mr. Speaker, with over 100 million people displaced around the world, there are refugees everywhere. The migration crisis is global, and Canada is no exception. I can assure you that this is on our Minister of Immigration's radar, and I am quite certain that he will reach an agreement with Quebec's immigration minister. Yes, we recognize that Quebec has done more than its share, but we are here to contribute too. In recent years, we have transferred up to $450 million to Quebec just to house asylum seekers. I am absolutely certain that we will make this happen.
102 words
  • Hear!
  • Rabble!
  • star_border
Context: House Hansard - 268 - Dec/14/23
Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau (Minister of National Revenue, Lib.)
  • Dec/14/23 2:42:44 p.m.
  • Watch
Mr. Speaker, again, the Minister of Immigration is in talks with Quebec's minister and I am confident an agreement will be reached. We contribute quite significantly, to the tune of $700 million every year for welcoming immigrants in Quebec. We have transferred $450 million over the past few years to house refugees. For the refugees and asylum seekers, we also provide temporary medical coverage, we are processing files more quickly, we are resettling asylum seekers and we are making it easier to apply for work permits. Yes, we are doing our part.
95 words
  • Hear!
  • Rabble!
  • star_border